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National Geographic: Surviving Everest

2003 · 60 min

A gripping, awe-inspiring look at human endurance against nature's extremes, blending adventure with poignant personal and historical reflection.

Directed by
Liesl Clark
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Peter Hillary, Jamling Tenzing Norgay, Brent Bishop
Overview
Half a century ago, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first humans to stand atop the highest mountain of earth. Now, their sons and Brent Bishop, son of the first American to summit Everest, make a historic expedition to face Everest's unforgiving heights. Experience their harrowing, deeply individual quests to conquer this awesome peak - and discover the dramatic history of Everest, from tragedy and triumph to the unsung role of the remarkable Sherpa people. With gripping, on-location filming and never-before-seen archival footage, this is the thrill of Everest as only National Geographic can present it!

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Directed by
Liesl Clark
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Peter Hillary, Jamling Tenzing Norgay, Brent Bishop
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • exploration
  • survival
  • family
  • memory
  • nature
Places
  • wilderness
  • military
Era
contemporary
Audience
family
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror1
Humour2
Realism9
Romance0
Tension6
Darkness3
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Genres
documentary
Directed by
Liesl Clark
Written by
Liesl Clark
Starring
Peter Hillary, Jamling Tenzing Norgay, Brent Bishop, Peter Coyote
Runtime
60 min
Country
United States of America, Nepal
Languages
English

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